Category: Philippines

povo Launches ‘povo2.0 Japan SIM’ eSIM for International Visitors—Get Connected in 3 Minutes at Lawson Stores Nationwide

KDDI has announced that starting July 1, 2025, “povo2.0 Japan SIM” cards, which allow foreign travelers to purchase data, will be available at approximately 14,600 Lawson locations (note 1) across Japan, a major convenience store chain in Japan. Travelers can choose from four plans based on their needs: 3 GB (7 Days), 10 GB (30 […]

Bookshelf PH Launches Sari-sari Stories: Book of Pride

Bookshelf PH launched Sari-sari Stories: Book of Pride on June 11, 2025, featuring eight original stories by Filipino authors that celebrate LGBTQIA+ love, identity, and courage. Released for Pride Month, the anthology continues the publisher’s mission to amplify diverse voices in Philippine literature. Independent publisher Bookshelf PH officially launched the latest installment of the Sari […]

Osaka eSIM launches new data add-ons for long-term foreign visitors to enhance connectivity while staying in Osaka

The Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau (based in Chuo Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture. Chairman: Hiroshi Mizohata) and KDDI Corporation (based in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo. President and CEO: Hiromichi Matsuda) have announced the addition of new options for “Osaka eSIM” starting June 25, 2025, and will launch new data add-ons for long-term visitors, including 30 […]

Bitget joins UNICEF Game Changers Coalition to provide blockchain education to 300K people in 2025

Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has entered a three-year partnership with UNICEF Luxembourg to advance digital skills and blockchain literacy among young people . The partnership enrolls Bitget into the Game Changers Coalition (GCC) led by UNICEF Office of Innovation (OOI). Support from Bitget will help reach 300,000 people – including adolescent […]

Taxumo and Cebuana Lhuillier to Fuel Business Growth for Filipino Entrepreneurs

Manila, Philippines — June 23, 2025 — Taxumo, the trusted online tax filing platform, has partnered with Cebuana Lhuillier, one of the Philippines’ largest and leading microfinancial services provider, to empower Filipino entrepreneurs through accessible business loans and empower MSMEs with simplified tax compliance. A Partnership Rooted in Empowerment “Filipino entrepreneurs face unique challenges, from […]

MyGlit Launches AI Platform to Streamline Philippines BPO Hiring

Addressing inefficiencies in high-volume Philippine BPO recruitment, MyGlit is an AI platform providing instant resume-to-job matching for candidates and automated screening tools for employers. Purpose-built for BPO roles, it aims to become the go-to portal for faster, more transparent hiring. MANILA, Philippines – June 22, 2025 – The Philippines’ vital BPO sector, a major employer facing […]

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